1950’s

Written by zachor_foundation on August 4, 2020

June, 1950: Ben and Jean Singer marry in Los Angeles

1952: Ben and Jean’s daughter Sherry is born

1953: Ben becomes a US citizen

1950–1953: Korean War

1957: Ben and Jean’s daughter Gail is born

1948-1949

Written by zachor_foundation on August 4, 2020

May 14: British Mandate ends in Palestine

Declaration of Independence of the State of Israel

Arab armies invade Israel.

Israel wins the Arab-Israeli war.

Ben takes bus from New York to Los Angeles

1947

Written by zachor_foundation on August 4, 2020

September 21: Ben arrives in the USA via the SS Ernie Pyle 

Ben moves into Brooklyn, NY apartment with Lola, Mechel and Heshi. Ben attends night school and peddles hosiery on Delancey Street